Sharing Is Caring: Double-Duty Products

The first lesson I want to teach Lennox is to share. That and not to pull my hair…but baby steps Emma, baby steps. How on Earth am I going to teach a 7-week old to share, you may be asking? Well, by leading by example…a.k.a. stealing his products and using them on myself…and calling that sharing. As any new mom knows, when you're caring for a baby, it's incredibly hard to make the time to take care of yourself. So by using Lennox's products, it's like killing two birds with one stone…or make that one teensy weeny little pebble. These are my favorite products that I have stolen from little Lennox…um, wait, I mean that he shares with his mommy…

Photo Courtesy of The Honest Company

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Honest Company Face and Body Lotion

This hypoallergenic non-toxic body and face lotion is Lennox's after bath must-have and now it's become mine too! It is so light weight and non greasy (I use on my little man's face but not mine…I break out way too often to use something not oil free!) and it just soaks right into our skin. I am not going to lie, since I have been using this stuff, I am giving Lennox a little competition in the baby soft skin department. Just sayin.

Photo Courtesy of MAM Baby

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MAM Pacifiers

I, for one, have the most chafed nipples you can imagine. I never thought they would a.) look so scary and b.) hurt so badly! Lennox loves his MAM pacifiers so I decided to steal, or rather "borrow" one from his stash and freeze it to try to sooth my poor little (not so little anymore...tmi!) nipples. The cooling simmered down that pain and helped ease discomfort before I applied my lanolin cream!

Photo Courtesy of Eucerin

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment

When my little man gets changed we coat his precious little bottom with a layer of Aquaphor Healing Ointment to prevent any diaper rash. It's so moisturizing that I started to use it on my cuticles (that I pick and destroy... so not a good look!) and feet calluses. I just slop it onto my feet and then put on socks for a quick spa treatment at home!

Photo Courtesy of The Honest Company

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Honest Company Body Oil

Lennox takes after me, we both don't like a massage…but like it or not, he gets them. I use this non-greasy body oil on my boy…and myself. After I massage him with it, I rub it into my arms and hands. The certified organic Olive, Jojoba, Tamanu, and Sunflower oil keep both of our sets of birthday suits super hydrated while the light coconut blossom smell is an extra sweet bonus. So daddy gets a super soft and amazing smelling mommy and baby…lucky man! And when the time comes to bring my sexy back, I plan to dab some on my chest for a little dewy sheen. A great date night essential…that, is if I ever have one again!

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Cornstartch Powder

Sometimes we use a little baby powder (the cornstarch version though since regular talc varieties are not safe for babies or adults to breathe in) on Lennox during changes, especially when he is getting red or irritated. This mama also loves baby powder for herself...and for multiple reasons. For one, if I sprinkle it on my roots, I can quickly add volume and soak up oil when I haven't shampooed for a few days (which is always!). Another great place to shake baby cornstarch is in my ever-sweaty pits. Not only am I hotter than ever from hormones, but having a bundle of hot (cute) coal snuggled against me all day adds to the heat. Toss in the fact that daily showers are a thing of my past, and it's no surprise that I am prone to...how shall I say this...ripeness. So baby cornstarch to the rescue, keeping me relatively fresh and dry (until he Lennox spits up again). I have been using the cornstarch over my deodorant to help keep the wetness away, and seal the dry deal.

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Baby Wipes

Obviously we use wipes on Lennox when we change his diaper, but I also use them on myself to wipe off my mascara at the end of the day (that is if I have the chance to put any on in the morning!) or give myself a quick "bath." Of course Lennox always gets the royal treatment with his nice warm baths while mommy on the other hand is lucky if she gets a two-second dip in the tub. Happily, wipes can wipe away a multitude of hygiene sins. After all, babies smell naturally sweet, but unshowered mamas…not so much.

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